Is Cyclone Energy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Cyclone Energy sells for $58.94 against $4.83 raw: a $54.11 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.78) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.83
- PSA 10
- $58.94
- PSA 9
- $49.78
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $58.94 | +$29.11 | +$4.11 | −$95.89 |
| PSA 9 | $49.78 | +$19.95 | −$5.05 | −$105 |
| PSA 8 | $14.43 | −$15.40 | −$40.40 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $4.83 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $52.07 | −$2.76 |
| 50% | $54.36 | −$0.47 |
| 75% | $56.65 | +$1.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $139 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $58.94 | −$80.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $58.94 | $139 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $13.00 | — |
| 9 | $50.64 | $11.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $22.00 | $46.00 |
| 8 | $34.00 | $60.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $7.65 | — |
| 7 | $33.91 | — | — |
| 6 | $49.92 | — | — |
| 5 | $5.00 | — | — |
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Grading Cyclone Energy — FAQ
Is Cyclone Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Cyclone Energy sells for $58.94 against $4.83 raw: a $54.11 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.78) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Cyclone Energy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Cyclone Energy (Skyridge 143/144) sells for about $58.94 versus $4.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Cyclone Energy?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $139, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Cyclone Energy need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Cyclone Energy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Cyclone Energy breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.78).
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